The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
€ 78,200

€ 152,500

€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 6.3 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
1450
1903
2118
1499
1915
2130
1903 mm
Width
1915 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1499 mm
3001
5179
3035
5116
5179 mm
Length
5116 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2700 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
11.66 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 157.985

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
577 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 bhp
577 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
900 NM
at 2250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
900 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
9.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.54 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.77 kg/bhp
3.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
33 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
658 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
431 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
174.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
191.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
655 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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